Immaculate Heart of Mary School vs Newborough East Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 666 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Newborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
266 students · ICSEA 1006
Newborough East Primary School
Newborough · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary School Newborough VIC | Newborough East Primary School Newborough VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #842 of 1,290 | #1235 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2589 of 4,908 | #4207 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 266 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 134 | 149 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Newborough 3825 | Newborough 3825 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmnewbor.catholic.edu.au | www.neps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 28.9).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newborough East Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Newborough East Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 266.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -9%).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a catholic school while Newborough East Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Immaculate Heart of Mary School better than Newborough East Primary School?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart of Mary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 28.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Newborough East Primary School?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Newborough and Newborough in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immaculate Heart of Mary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newborough East Primary School has 14.4.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Newborough East Primary School rank in VIC?
Immaculate Heart of Mary School is 842nd of 1,290 and Newborough East Primary School is 1235th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.